2005 YAMAHA XJR 1300 lights

MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
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EAU26040
Care While the open design of a motorcycle
reveals the attractiveness of the tech-
nology, it also makes it more vulnera-
ble. Rust and corrosion can develop
even if high-quality components are
used. A rusty exhaust pipe may go un-
noticed on a car, however, it detracts
from the overall appearance of a motor-
cycle. Frequent and proper care does
not only comply with the terms of the
warranty, but it will also keep your
motorcycle looking good, extend its life
and optimize its performance.
Before cleaning
1. Cover the muffler outlets with plas-
tic bags after the engine has
cooled down.
2. Make sure that all caps and covers
as well as all electrical couplers
and connectors, including the
spark plug caps, are tightly in-
stalled.
3. Remove extremely stubborn dirt,
like oil burnt onto the crankcase,
with a degreasing agent and a
brush, but never apply such prod-ucts onto seals, gaskets, sprock-
ets, the drive chain and wheel
axles. Always rinse the dirt and de-
greaser off with water.
Cleaning
CAUTION:
ECA10770


Avoid using strong acidic wheel
cleaners, especially on spoked
wheels. If such products are
used on hard-to-remove dirt, do
not leave the cleaner on the af-
fected area any longer than in-
structed. Also, thoroughly rinse
the area off with water, immedi-
ately dry it, and then apply a cor-
rosion protection spray.


Improper cleaning can damage
windshields, cowlings, panels
and other plastic parts. Use only
a soft, clean cloth or sponge
with mild detergent and water to
clean plastic.


Do not use any harsh chemical
products on plastic parts. Be
sure to avoid using cloths or
sponges which have been in
contact with strong or abrasivecleaning products, solvent or
thinner, fuel (gasoline), rust re-
movers or inhibitors, brake flu-
id, antifreeze or electrolyte.


Do not use high-pressure wash-
ers or steam-jet cleaners since
they cause water seepage and
deterioration in the following ar-
eas: seals (of wheel and swing-
arm bearings, fork and brakes),
electric components (couplers,
connectors, instruments,
switches and lights), breather
hoses and vents.


For motorcycles equipped with
a windshield: Do not use strong
cleaners or hard sponges as
they will cause dulling or
scratching. Some cleaning com-
pounds for plastic may leave
scratches on the windshield.
Test the product on a small hid-
den part of the windshield to
make sure that it does not leave
any marks. If the windshield is
scratched, use a quality plastic
polishing compound afterwashing.
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INDEXAAir filter element, cleaning..................... 6-10
Anti-theft alarm (optional)........................ 3-7
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-31BBattery................................................... 6-26
Brake and clutch fluid levels,
checking ............................................. 6-18
Brake and clutch fluids, changing ......... 6-19
Brake and clutch levers,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-23
Brake and shift pedals,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-22
Brake lever ............................................ 3-10
Brake pedal ........................................... 3-10CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-21
Carburetors, adjusting........................... 6-11
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-13
Centerstand and sidestand,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-23
Clutch lever ............................................. 3-9
Clutch lever free play ............................ 6-16DDimmer switch ........................................ 3-8
Drive chain, lubricating.......................... 6-21
Drive chain slack ................................... 6-19EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-4
Engine idling speed............................... 6-12
Engine oil and oil filter element ............... 6-8
Engine, starting a warm .......................... 5-2
Engine stop switch .................................. 3-8
FFront and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-17
Front fork, adjusting .............................. 3-16
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-24
Fuel....................................................... 3-11
Fuel cock .............................................. 3-13
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........ 5-3
Fuel tank breather hose........................ 3-12
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-11
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-27HHandlebar switches ................................ 3-7
Hazard switch ......................................... 3-8
Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-28
Helmet holder ....................................... 3-15
High beam indicator light ........................ 3-4
Horn switch ............................................. 3-8IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................ 3-19
Immobilizer system ................................. 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light........... 3-4
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-3KKey identification number ....................... 9-1LLuggage strap holders .......................... 3-18MMain switch/steering lock........................ 3-2
Model label ............................................. 9-2
Multi-function display .............................. 3-6NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-3
OOil level warning light .............................. 3-4PPanels, removing and installing .............. 6-5
Parking .................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ............................................. 3-8
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart .................................... 6-2
Pre-operation check list........................... 4-2RRear brake light switch, adjusting ......... 6-16SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seat ....................................................... 3-14
Self-diagnosis device .............................. 3-5
Shifting .................................................... 5-3
Shift pedal ............................................... 3-9
Shock absorber assemblies,
adjusting ............................................. 3-17
Sidestand .............................................. 3-18
Spark plugs, checking ............................. 6-7
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Speedometer........................................... 3-5
Starter (choke) lever.............................. 3-14
Starting a cold engine ............................. 5-1
Start switch.............................................. 3-8
Steering, checking................................. 6-25
Storage.................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment............................ 3-15
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 6-24TTachometer ............................................. 3-5
Tail/brake light bulb, replacing .............. 6-30
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INDEX
Throttle cable free play, checking ......... 6-12
Throttle grip and cable,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-22
Tires...................................................... 6-13
Tool kit .................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-34
Troubleshooting chart ........................... 6-35
Turn signal indicator lights ...................... 3-3
Turn signal light bulb, replacing ............ 6-30
Turn signal switch ................................... 3-8VValve clearance .................................... 6-13
Vehicle identification number.................. 9-1WWheel bearings, checking .................... 6-26
Wheel (front) ......................................... 6-31
Wheel (rear).......................................... 6-33
Wheels.................................................. 6-16
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